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I am a mother and teacher living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada. I have a certificate of professional writing from Mount Royal College and a Bachelor's Degree in Education. I love writing fiction and poetry, but occasionally dabble in non-fiction. I have

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Suicide: 14 of 146

Strong Ties In remembrance of her death, shower stall beams intersect to form the shadow of a cross. Every year, grade nine students join the high school in our town and rumours resurface from the ashes of teenaged minds to circulate the hallways: "Have you heard?" "There's a ghost. . ." "A girl . .... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit An introduction to women's franchises: 1 of 10
"You talk to me like a woman, you think like a woman. Nick, come on, admit it. You're totally and completely gay!" (Lola from What Women Want) When Nick Marshal begins to hear the inner thoughts of women all around him, he begins to understand that women want to be understood and respected, rather than objectified. The same... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Old-fashioned fun for families: 2 of 10
Many of the best old-fashioned family fun times are those spent outside. There are so many benefits of spending time together in nature, including exercise, Vitamin D, great light for family photos and encouraging ecological awareness. Here are some great old-fashioned ideas for all four seasons. SPRING It is the season c... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Weddings: 7 of 29
How to Have a Jane Austen WeddingThough Jane Austen never married herself, she had plenty of time to observe weddings and marriages, especially as a clergyman's daughter. These observations likely affected her novels which generally ended in weddings, as literary comedies often do. Here is a comprehensive How To List to plan ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Favorite books: 18 of 54
It is one of my favorite questions that I never have enough time to answer: What are your favorite books? I always seem to freeze with excitement when someone asks, forgetting the names of books and authors, so with time to think and look through my bookshelf, I shall happily indulge myself in recording the titles and writer... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My father the matchmaker: 8 of 20
When Phil and I announced our engagement to my family, my father took the opportunity to test my fianc. My dad walked over to Phil, took Phil's hand in his and held it as he would hold a little boy's hand to guide him across the street. I was both horrified and hysterical with laughter. I come from a long line of trickster... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Mystery stories for children: 8 of 19
Meredith and the Back-Country GhostNine-year old detective, Meredith McSleuth stares into the orange flames of the campfire which reflects in her wire-rimmed glasses.Her excited smile seems sinister in the dark, ghoulish mountain night. Meredith, along with her brother Evan and best friend Sybille, are on their own site at a ... More..
Travel > Canada The best places to go camping in western Canada: 3 of 7
There are so many settings to choose from in Western Canada for a gorgeous camping experience. Western Canada is made up of four provinces: Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Saskatchewan and Alberta are Prairie Provinces, however Alberta also contains some of the Rocky Mountains. British Columbia is a d... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy How to continue your child's education through the summer months: 33 of 73
School's out for summer, but you don't want your child to lose all the progress he or she has made during the school year. Whether you educate your child at home or send them to private or public school, it is very important for your child to get that well-deserved summer break. Summer education needs to be experiential, re... More..
Creative Writing > Drama Drama: Mother: 1 of 2
Dim Sum AgendaThe scene begins in darkness. There is a quiet din of people speaking in both English and Mandarin. There is only one table on stage with two chairs. Chinese music plays loudly, but fades as the STAGE LIGHTS FADE IN. DAISY FROBISHER waits impatiently at the table, tapping her foot and looking at her watch. The l... More..